Here and There – 2-7-14

Free Breast & Cervical Exams: You are eligible if you are 40-64 years old and have no insurance and meet the income guidelines. Call 1-800-227-2345 for more information. Sponsored by Best Chance Network, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 20210 and the American Cancer Society.

Soup, Sandwich and Smiles: Edgefield United Methodist Church invites everyone to their church at the corner of Bacon and Norris Streets(across from the Post Office) to enjoy soup, sandwiches and smiles with them every Thursday at noon in February. Dates are February 6, 13, 20, 27.

The Taste of Edgefield County: sponsored by the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce; Thursday, February 6, at the American Legion Hut, Edisto Street, Johnston, SC. 6:00 to 6:30 is social time; 6:45 until – is food, presentations and entertainment. RSVP to 275-0010 .

Free Seminar: by Pierce Bruner and Dr. Margaret Blagg on Back Safety and Physical Therapy at Hitchcock Healthcare, 211 Norris St., Edgefield on Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Call 637-1801 for more information.

Camellia Tea: Thursday, Feb. 13 at Magnolia Dale in Edgefield from 3 – 5:30 p.m. sponsored by the Edgefield Camellia Club. Plus the Camellia Scavenger Hunt & Quiz in which two visitors to the town and the Tea can win the prize of a camellia plant. For further info contact Henrietta Humphreys at 803-637-2370.

Christian Ball: Moore A.M.E. Christian Ball will be held February 15 at the Edgefield Gym at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $8.00. Dress: 70’s attire(afros, dashikis, etc.)` For more info call Barbara at 637-6520 or the church at 637-5999.

Pastoral Appreciation: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Edgefield, S.C. will honor their pastor,Rev.Oscar Brown, on his 5th Pastoral Appreciation Program, Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. Rev. Clarence Moore will be in charge of the service. Come and help us celebrate this occasion.

Women’s Conference: Women in Ministry is sponsoring a women’s conference,”As Jesus is, so are we in this World,”Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. hosted by Pastor Jenkins and Lockhart Baptist Church, 1772 Old Chappells Ferry Road, Saluda. Lunch will be served. We request a donation of $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call Trinika Mason at 480-3237 or Linda Bryant at 864-993-3583 for more details.

U.S.C. Reception: Join fellow Alumni and Friends of the University of South Carolina from Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda Counties for a reception Feb. 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Pine Ridge Country Club. U.S.C. President Harris Pastides and his wife, Jack Claypoole,Exec. Director of My Carolina Alumni Association, U.S.C. Board of Visitors will also be present. For more info call Brad Covar at 803-637-3775 or email brad@covarcpa.com

Democratic Meeting: the Democratic Party of Edgefield County will have a county wide meeting for all citizens that live in Edgefield County. They will meet at Macedonia Baptist Church of Edgefield at 12 noon, March 8. Material on the coming elections will be given out and some candidates will be present. For more info call Norman Dorn at 480-3190, 637-3545 or 803-381-1220.